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Holly Presbyterian Church Newsletter
January 2015
Holly Presbyterian Church is a community
of faith in God that values peaceful, loving, and just
relationships in our church, families, and the world.
In This Issue
Bake Sale
Adopt-A-Family for
Christmas
Blood Pressure
New Beginnings
"See ... I am about to do a new thing; now it
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Our Missionaries
Pastor Shaun
Happy Birthday and Happy
Anniversaries
Fiance Team Update
Sunday School
Calendar of Events
Praying for each other
News
Annual Reports Due
Fund Raising
Baby Pantry News
Session List
BOILER FUND
BAKE SALE!
NO BAKE SALE IN
JANUARY !!
The Ladies are taking
a break this month
this month. No
meeting or Bake Sale.
In February,
Fellowship Meeting
will be on Sunday,
February 1st at 10am
and Bake Sale on
Sunday February 8th.
Adopt-A-Family
Christmas
Outreach Project
springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert."
~ Isaiah 43:19 (NRSV)
As I write this article for the January 2015
newsletter, it is difficult to get my mind around
what I just wrote ... January 2015! The new year
really is here!
I love the new year. I love what it stands for ...
something new, like a new beginning to things
that may have not been so successful last year.
Many people make New Year's resolutions, trying
to get themselves motivated for getting
healthier, losing weight, exercising or perhaps
doing something around the house that might be
a better, more organized approach than it has
been in the past.
The trouble with those resolutions is that they
seem to start with enthusiasm but before you
know it we've gone back to our old ways. They
say you have to do something faithfully for a
good six weeks before it becomes a regular
habit. Many of us don't make it that far!
What I've been thinking of is that passage from
Paul that says "I can do all things through Christ
who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). And
Jesus said "For mortals it is impossible, but not
for God; for God all things are possible" (Mark
10:27).
So I'm thinking whatever it is we want to
change, it is really important to pray about it;
first to ask God if it is what God is leading us to
do; and second, to turn it over to the One
through whom all things are possible. We are
weak, but he is strong!
But, have you noticed that even God seems to
have new plans as time goes on? Look at what
God said through the prophet, Isaiah. "I am
about to do a new thing" (Isaiah 43).
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A BIG THANK YOU
to everyone in our
church for being the
generous God loving
people you are. We
were able to make
two families
Christmas a lot
brighter thru our
Baby Pantry a lot
nicer due to your
generous donations.
GET YOUR BLOOD
PRESSURE
CHECKED
Sunday, January
11th after worship.
Nurse Karen will be
available to check
your blood
pressure. This is
great, because you
know you ate way
too much turkey!
Have your blood
pressure checked to
make sure yours is
okay.
Our Missionary
Updates. . .
Perhaps the best New Year's resolution would be
for us to ask God to show us God's plan for
something new, and then present ourselves to
Him, offering our lives in a willingness to be a
vessel through which God can accomplish His
new vision.
That, my friends, would be a grand start to the
new year, don't you think? Shall we, as a
congregation, make that part of our 2015
resolution?
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us. Melt us,
mold us, fill us, use us!*
Peace, Grace, Joy and Love to You All!
Reverend Sharlyn
Reflections from Pastor Shaun. . .
What is your New Year's resolution? Lose
weight, exercise, or clean out your house to
make room for the new Christmas gifts you and
your family received during the holiday
season? Well, I have an easy way to make
these items have a new life. Give them to one
of the many groups or agencies helping people
and their family's year around with their need
in their lives.
When you generously give remember this
scripture from Matthew 6:1-4 (NIV).
"Be careful not to practice your righteousness
in front of others to be seen by them. If you
do, you will have no reward from your Father
in heaven. "So when you give to the needy, do
not announce it with trumpets, as the
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Univ. of Michigan
Athletes in Action
missionaries, Colby
and Sarah Keefer,
continue to reach
college athletes in
the name of Christ.
To catch up with
them and their
latest news click the
link below.
Keefer November
Newsletter
hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the
streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell
you, they have received their reward in full.
But when you give to the needy, do not let
your left hand know what your right hand is
doing, so that your giving may be in secret.
Then your Father, who sees what is done in
secret, will reward you."
God Bless -Shaun
Happy Birthday to these Children of God!
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
1
1
6
15
17
2
25
Haley Day
Ryan Day
Tim Bird
Donna Miller
Rick Perry
Kim Felch
Rachel Sparling
Jan 2
Helen & Jeff McNamara, 39 Years
Jan 16 Donna Denise, 22 Years
May God continue to bless your marriage!
OPERATION
TRANSIT!
CRU missionaries,
Allen and DeeDee
Iobst, continue to
reach people in the
name of Christ and
distribute bibles.
Finance Team
Update
The Finance Team is working on
the upcoming budget for 2015,
and appreciates the pledges and
commitments made of time,
talents & resources made by the HPC Family.
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To catch up with
them and their
latest news click the
link below.
Campus Crusade for
Christ Operation
Transit Website
Iobst December
Newsletter
Thank you for your faithful support of
ministries that we all love.
Year-to-date
(November 31st, 2014) Income/Expenses
Holly Presbyterian Church Financial Summary:
Income-
Nov $9920.23
YTD $122,261.85
Expenses-Nov$10,267.23
YTD$122,652.61
Sunday School &
Study Opportunities!
The Gathering Place for Kids
Now meets during worship following the
children's sermon!
Our kids program uses the Spark Activate Faith curriculum and is a
Workshop Rotation modeled classroom where our kids get to explore
their faith through, art, science, cooking, computers, games, stories,
music & drama!
Register your family and Check it out!
http://hollypc.sparksundayschool.org
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 2014-2015
Sunday Mornings at 9:30 am
(Child Care provided)
"Comparative Religions" is our current topic. What do the basic tenants
of the world's five major religions and philosophies have in common?
We will be studying the way these markedly different belief systems
have set up their moral codes, showing the great number of
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similarities,and a number of the differences between them, and looking
at how each of the systems currently influences the actions of nations
on the world stage.
MEN'S WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY
Come out on Wednesday's at 7:00pm for the Men's Bible Study.This is a
great time of fellowship and learning. Randy Cook is leading. Great
things are happening! Be a part of it.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH BUNCH!
Weekly at 12:00 noon
The Lunch Bunch meets at noon on Wednesday for an informal Bible
study. Charlee Litten is the leader for this study and does a great job of
helping look at the scriptures in new ways and with great joy and
humor! Everyone is welcome to attend when ever they are able, just
bring your bible if you have one (We have loaners too!) and little
something for your lunch! We will be starting to study the women of the
Bible.
January Calendar of Events
Jan 2
OFFICE OPEN
Jan 3
SESSION RETREAT 9:00-3:00PM at Vivian's Via Rosa
Retreat House in Waterford.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am
Jan 4
FELLOWSHIP & COFFEE 10:30am
WORSHIP 11:00am
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Jan 5
AA 3:00PM
PRIVATE EVENT1:00PM-6:00PM
AA & ALANON 7:30PM
Jan 6
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
Jan 7
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
Jan 8
LUNCH BUNCH 12pm-1pm
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY 7pm
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
AYSO 7pm
BABY PANTRY 10am-12pm
Jan 9
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 13
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am
FELLOWSHIP & COFFEE 10:30am
WORSHIP 11:00am
DEDICATION OF OUR NEW AV SYSTEM & NEW CARPET
IN FELLOWSHIP HALL
BAKE SALE
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED BY NURSE KAREN
AA 3:00PM
AA & ALANON 7:30PM
Jan 14
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
TEAM PARTY NIGHT 6:30PM
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
Jan 15
LUNCH BUNCH 12pm-1pm
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY 7pm
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
Jan 17
Jan 18
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
**NEWSLETTER DEADLINE**
BABY PANTRY 10am-2pm
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am
FELLOWSHIP & COFFEE 10:30am
WORSHIP 11:00am
AA 3:00PM
AA & ALANON 7:30PM
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
SESSION 7pm
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
LUNCH BUNCH 12pm-1pm
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY 7pm
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
BABY PANTRY 10am-12pm
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Jan 25
Jan 26
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am
FELLOWSHIP & COFFEE 10:30am
WORSHIP 11:00am
AA 3:00PM
AA & ALANON 7:30PM
Jan 27
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
Jan 28
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
Jan 29
LUNCH BUNCH 12pm-1pm
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY 7pm
FRIENDS WITH NEEDS OUTREACH 12pm-4pm
Praying for our church family . . .
Prayers of Concern
For those serving or who have served us and our country in
military service.
For all those who are in nursing homes, shut in, or seeking comfort
and healing.
For Raelene Morgan, Brian Palmero, Maxine Bolyea, Kennedy Todd,
Jaymi Whalen, Pamela Lender, Ron Mikulak, Beth Krauss, Rev. Mark
Knisley, Dan Nash, Dan Goodearl, Jim DeHaven, Fred Gates,
Marjorie Smith, Connie "C.J" Brummeler, Sharon Lowes, Jerry
Litten, the family of Shannon Cook, Harriett Striggow, LeAnn Book,
Jennifer Chanter, Jan Owens, Beatrice Johnston, Claudia Morton.
Prayers of Joy
We give thanks for the joy of finally having our AV System up and
running after several years of working on this project! What a joy
to have this gift for the enhancement to our worship. To God be
the glory!
For new carpet in the Fellowship Hall
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Prayer Requests from the Lake Huron Presbytery:
Elder Vicky Bright (Sandusky)and her family. Her daughter
Jessica, son-in law Chris Sampson and their two daughters lost
their home to a fire last week. They were unharmed but sadly this
is the second fire in five years that has happened to them.
Ongoing, Vicky's son Kris Noble, was in a very serious accident this
summer and while he's doing as well as expected at this point, he
still has a long journey to a full recovery ahead of him.
Ben & Shelby Offrink, son and daughter in-law of the Rev. Jim
Offink (HR) Ben has had a relapse of Hodgkin's lymphoma and is
receiving chemotherapy. Shelby has been battling cancer for quite
awhile and now battling the very painful pancreatitis. Shelby and
Ben have two young daughters.
Gwen & John Haspels Mission Co-Workers, who were injured
earlier this month, when their car was attacked by armed bandits
on a rural road in Ethophia.
Elder Peggy Ronk, Commissioned Ruler of Breckenridge-Emerson,
and her family. Both Peggy and various close family members of
hers are experiencing significant health issues.
Order Scrip for the New Year!
Order January 4
-
Delivery January 11
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We receive a small profit from the sale of each card, which goes
toward our everyday expenses. The church should net approximately
$500 this year from this easy fundraiser.
In addition to the gas, grocery, and restaurant cards that most of us
order throughout the year, there are also gift cards available for many
major retail stores, amazon.com, and iTunes.
Look at the complete list of cards available by
Clicking Here
If you do not feel comfortable using a computer, talk to Christine Cook
or Vicki Lyles and we can let you know if what you want is available.
Thank you for your support!!
VG'S SHARE PROGRAM!
VG's grocery store has a new program that will replace
the Community Share Points Program we are familiar
with now. Please click on the link below to see how
you can participate going forward. If you have further questions
please see Jan Bradshaw.
Click Here!
Property Team Update:
Change is a process, not an event.
The progress we have experienced in regards to our
facility this past year has been an immense blessing.
We have seen the new carpeting in the Fellowship Hall,
a refreshed surface on our serving counter, and our
new audio visual system is up and running in the
Sanctuary! Come to church soon and see all the great
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progress! Thanks to everyone who has helped with
these projects!
Session Retreat & Elder Training
Our annual session retreat and elder training is Jan 3rd, 2015 from
9:00am - 3:00pm at Vivian's Via Rosa Retreat House in Waterford. This
is open to all ruling elders; both those currently serving on session, and
those not currently on session. If you are not on session but would like
to attend please let Rev. Sharlyn by December 30th, 2014. The cost is
$20 and includes lunch.
Annual Reports Due Soon!
Yes, it is that time of year again!
Annual reports need to be turned in by January 15th.
If you lead a Team on session or lead a group in the church you are
expected to submit a written report of the year's activities.
All reports must be submitted to our office manager, Sherry, via email in
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a word document. Please do not use creative fonts or colors.
Keep it sweet & simple!
Don't forget to have fun with your family too.
SCHWANS CARES
FUNDRAISER!
We are taking part in a new
fundraising opportunity,
providing members & friends a chance to support the
ministries and facilities of HPC by purchasing food through
the Schwans Food Service. You will be able to order online or
by phone, and have the groceries delivered directly to your
home. The church will receive 20% of any orders placed
between November 28th and January 4th at: Our church's
custom fundraiser page by clicking here or by calling 1855-870-7208 and reference Campaign ID 17288 Electronic
Gift Certificates can be purchased as well, with 40% revenue
back to the church! Instruction sheets are inserted inside
the catalogs located on the narthex table. An additional 5%
will come back to the church for any orders that those
participating place through November 28, 2015. Instruction
sheets are inserted inside the catalogs located on the
narthex table.
In The Beginning News!
We are looking for new volunteers for the
Baby Pantry Team for 2015! Giving yuour
time or resources to this wonderful
outreach ministry will bless you in so
many ways! Contact Laura Parker if you
are interested in supporting this ministry.
Prayer requests from our families
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Pray for all those in difficult relationships, struggling with emotional
and physical abuse, and self doubt. May they be comforted by the
love of Christ.
Pray for young families facing custody conflicts - may they find
peace and resolution.
Pray for those parents who are not getting enough hours on their
work schedules.
Pray for those parents who are seeking work.
UPCOMING DATES:
Fri. Jan. 9, 10am - 12pm
Sat. Jan. 17, 10am - 2pm
Fri. Jan. 23, 10am - 12pm
Items&we&need&include:&&Kleenex,&wipes,&lo4ons,&baby&wash&&&diaper&rash
cream!
If you feel called to this ministry please see a Judy Studer, Christine
Cook, or Laura Parker.
!
!"And!he!took!the!Children!in!his!arms,!put!His!hands!on!them!
and!blessed!them."
Mark!10:16
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Supporting Missions . . .
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The Keefer Family-Athletes in Action
Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor, Mi
The Iobst Family- Operations Transit
Algeciras, Spain
(Both Working Under Campus Crusade for Christ)
Grace Centers of Hope
Pontiac, Mi
Ennis Foundation
Pontiac, Mi
HPC Christmas - Adopt a Family
In the Beginning Baby Pantry
Forgotten Harvest Food Pantry
Holly, Mi
YOUR 2015 SESSION
Class of 2015
Charlee Litten
Dessalee Cook
Jim Lyles
Walt Brown
Personnel
Worship
Clerk
Technology
(810)
(248)
(248)
(810)
694-0095
634-5680
634-4610
869-4883
Christian Education
Property
Finance
(248) 887-2012
(810) 397-9722
(248) 310-2410
Outreach
Fellowship
Care
(248) 245-5348
(810) 735-7692
(248) 894-3489
Class of 2016
Christine Cook
Lori Goldsmith
Bob Killewald
Class of 2017
Laura Parker
Margaret Perry
Karen Haneline
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Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Sharlyn Gates
248.369.8893(h)
620.423.2671(c)
Assoc. Pastor: Shaun Hardimon
810.635.0586(h)
586.292.8772(c)
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